THIS is the horror moment a linesman was carried off on a stretcher.
The official collapsedto the floor with an injury during a top-level football game.
The shocking incident occurred during Monday’s Turkish Super Lig clash between Istanbul Basaksehir and Pendikspor.
The capital club won the contest 4-1 to move one point behind the visitors in 17th place.
But the game was overshadowed by a dramatic incident involving assistant referee Cemil Tunc.
In the 20th minute, Basakehir launched a lightning-quick counter-attack as they looked to double their 1-0 lead.
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The 2020 champions moved the ball up the pitch in seconds before firing a shot inches wide of the post.
But the move was so speedy that linesman Tunc was unable to keep up.
The official gave a Usain Bolt-esque performance as he sprinted down the touchline while checking for any offsides.
And as he approached the end of the field, Tunc pulled up in agony while reaching for his calf.
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The assistant then collapsed to the ground in agony while clutching his leg.
Players and his fellow officials gathered around as a stretcher was summoned.
And Tunc was carried off the field by medics to the sound of applause from fans.
Reports in Turkey suggest he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon.
The painful injury means there has been a tear of the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone.
And it can take up to nine months to recover from the horror setback.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
